Sediment quality at Jebel Ali Harbor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (original) (raw)

2021

Abstract

This chapter presents the results of sediment analysis at Jebel Ali Harbor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to establish a sediment quality baseline for the ecosystem. Another objective of the study was to set a target for sediment quality that will sustain the health of the aquatic ecosystem for the long term. Sediments in the harbor were collected from different stations over two periods: a screening phase and a monitoring phase. Sediments were analyzed for a spectrum of parameters. Results showed that sediments in the harbor are characterized by a fine texture containing clay and silt different from what is found at a reference location in the Arabian Gulf. It appeared that sulfide, phosphorus, and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) levels are higher in sediments located in the inner and outer basins of the harbor compared with sediments in the main channel. Many metals are at higher levels in harbor sediments than those found in sediments from the reference location and are at hig...

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